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$194,618$190 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 97How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $168,000 on Jan 10, 2023

686 COTTONWOOD DR

RICHMOND, KY 40475
0
Baths
1,026 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.25 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.

Valuation

$195K
$188K low$201K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$168,000 · Jan 10, 2023
Est. Owner EquityRoughly how much of the home's value the owner would keep after paying off known loans. It is our estimate minus the loans still owed.$26,618
Est. Lendable EquityThe part of the owner's equity a lender would typically let them borrow against — about 80% of their equity.$21,294
Loan-to-ValueHow much is still owed on the home compared to what it is worth. 80% means loans equal 80% of our estimate, so it shifts when the estimate does.89%
1st MortgageA loan still believed to be open on this home, in the order lenders get repaid. The first position is paid back before the second.$168,000
STOCK YARDS BANK & TRUST CO · recorded Jan 10, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,584 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$168,000 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$168,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$168,000

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.15 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyMadison
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.25
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached

Transaction History(2)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Madison Central High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.2 mi
E
Daniel Boone Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.3 mi
M
Clark Moores Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.3 mi

District: Madison County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 40475These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.97
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.154
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.51

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.68,654
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.235 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,889
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$85,324
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.46 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

686 Cottonwood Dr measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 72% of homes in Richmond 40475
  • Costs more per square foot than 75% of homes in Madison County
  • Smaller than 91% of homes in Richmond 40475
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Madison County

What homes are worth in Richmond 40475

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$53K$734K

This home is worth more than 28% of homes in Richmond 40475.

How it measures up in Richmond 40475

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Richmond 40475.

Estimated value$194,618
CheaperTypical $271,527Pricier

Pricier than 28% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$190
CheaperTypical $164Pricier

Pricier than 71% of homes nearby

Living area1,026 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,624 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 9% of homes nearby

Lot size0.25 ac
SmallerTypical 1.04 acBigger

Bigger than 16% of homes nearby

How 686 Cottonwood Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRichmond 40475Madison County
Estimated valuepricier than$194,61828% of homes31% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$19071% of homes75% of homes
Living areabigger than1,026 ft²9% of homes10% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.25 ac16% of homes12% of homes

About 686 Cottonwood Dr

How much is 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY is $194,618 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $188,101 to $201,135. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY last sell?

686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY last sold on Jan 10, 2023 for $168,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY?

686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY has 1,026 square feet of living space and a 0.25-acre lot.

What schools serve 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY?

686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY is assigned to Madison Central High School (high), rated A-; Daniel Boone Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Clark Moores Middle School (middle), rated A. All sit in Madison County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY compare to other homes in Richmond 40475?

Among the 18,432 homes in Richmond 40475, it is worth more than 28% of them ($194,618 against a typical $271,527), its price per square foot is higher than 71% of them ($190 against a typical $164), it is bigger than 9% of them (1,026 ft² against a typical 1,624 ft²) and its lot is bigger than 16% of them (0.25 ac against a typical 1.04 ac). Measured against all of Madison County, it is worth more than 31% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Cottonwood Dr, Richmond, KY was $1,584. The county assessed it at $168,000.

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